Senior Marine Officer Trainer

American Cruise Lines•Seattle, WA

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

American Cruise Lines is seeking a flexible and dynamic individual to deliver training for Captains and senior shipboard marine officers at our Maritime Training Center. Our ideal candidate should be a USCG licensed Master with extensive experience in the maritime industry. Candidates should be familiar with near coastal and riverine vessel operations, and advanced ship handling techniques with both conventional and Azimuth-Drive propulsion systems. This candidate must be a committed role model for our shipboard officers, capable of working both autonomously as well as in teams, while always acting in alignment with our company mission and values. At American Cruise Lines, we are driven by our values—Optimism, Commitment, Patriotism, and Merit. These values shape our culture, our service, and our people, guiding us as we work together to Share America’s Story on the Finest American Ships.

Requirements

Licensed Mariner with at least a 100T Near-Coastal and/or Inland Master credential.
Proven performance as a Captain and growth in the maritime industry.
Experience or proven potential as a shipboard assessor, trainer, or similar role in the maritime industry.
Strong organization and time management skills to prioritize tasks and achieve goals.
Practical problem-solving skills and ability to model and develop the same in others.
Effective communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills that inspire and engage.
The ability to research perform advanced and analytical assessments to find reliable and relevant content for the senior shipboard officers.
A high empathy understanding of effective teaching methodologies, including the willingness to keep abreast of new techniques in professional education.
Committed continual learner, demonstrating personal and professional growth through education and training.
Working knowledge in computer applications (e.g., Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom).

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with near coastal and riverine vessel operations.
Familiarity with advanced ship handling techniques with both conventional and Azimuth-Drive propulsion systems.

Responsibilities

Adhere to company shipboard policies, procedures, and standards including grooming and uniform/attire standards, acting as a role model for current and prospective shipboard officers.
Conduct in-person classroom and simulator training and assessment sessions for senior shipboard officers (Captains, River Pilots and Mates).
Develop metrics to help analyze the effectiveness of training and assessments, with managers, continual performance improvement of shipboard officers in the fleet.
Collaborate with the company's management to identify training needs and schedules.
Develop & monitor systems to ensure shipboard officers are performing their responsibilities in accordance with company policy, procedures, and training.
Create development content and assessment criteria (including but not limited to classroom presentations and simulator exercises) that challenges the abilities and further the development of the senior shipboard officers.
Sail periodically as a shipboard training and assessment officer and occasionally as a short period relief shipboard officer, to sustain mariner recency and to validate training and assessment models.
Cultivate and inspire employees to have a never-ending appetite for learning to broaden their knowledge.